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Judge Rules Kim Davis Violated Constitutional Rights Of Gay Couples

Former County Clerk Kim Davis violated the constitutional rights of same-sex couples when she refused to issue them marriage licenses in the summer of 2015, according to a ruling by a federal judge in Kentucky.
Former County Clerk Kim Davis (image via Fox)
Nearly seven years later, a federal judge in Kentucky has ruled that former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis violated the constitutional rights of two same-sex couples when she denied them marriage licenses during the summer of 2015. Continue reading “Judge Rules Kim Davis Violated Constitutional Rights Of Gay Couples”

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‘Don’t Say Gay’ – How The ‘New Right’ Is Outlawing LGBTQ Progress

Florida state Rep. Andrew Learned protested against the passage of Florida's hateful anti-LGBTQ Don't Say Gay law as the 'new right' is outlawing LGBTQ progress
Florida State Rep. Andrew Learned (image via Twitter)
In this guest post, Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. of theOUTfront.com shares his outrage over the passage of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill which passed in Florida’s state legislature this week and how the ‘new right’ is outlawing LGBTQ progress. Continue reading “‘Don’t Say Gay’ – How The ‘New Right’ Is Outlawing LGBTQ Progress”

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Florida Passes Hateful Don’t Say Gay Bill

Florida Passes Hateful Don't Say Gay Bill Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill has passed in the state Senate over bipartisan objection by a vote of 22-17. Eight Republican lawmakers, including the leader of one of the largest child welfare organizations in Florida, voted against the bill in the Florida House. The bill now goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has indicated he will sign it. Continue reading “Florida Passes Hateful Don’t Say Gay Bill”

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Supreme Court Will Hear Case Of Homophobe Refusing Services To Gays Who Never Asked For Them

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a website designer who wants to advertise she won't create wedding websites for same-sex couples.
The U.S. Supreme Court (2021)
The Supreme Court has said it will hear the case of a Colorado website designer, Lorie Smith, who wants to be able to tell same-sex couples she won’t create a wedding website for them because it offends her religious beliefs. Note – No same-sex couple has asked Smith to provide services to them. Continue reading “Supreme Court Will Hear Case Of Homophobe Refusing Services To Gays Who Never Asked For Them”

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Tom Holland On Spidey Suit Secrets And More News Stories

Tom Holland on Spidey suit secrets
Tom Holland (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • UpRoxx: Tom Holland on Spidey suit secrets – the actor (above) recently shared that former Spider-Men Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, who appear in the multiverse romp, Spider-Man: No Way, got a little help in the padding of their old Spidey suit. “I’m not going to tell you who, but one of us has a fake ass in their suit.” Continue reading “Tom Holland On Spidey Suit Secrets And More News Stories”

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Anti-LGBTQ Appointees By NYC Mayor Are Cause For Concern

New York City's novice Mayor, Eric Adams, is concerning queer advocates by choosing anti-LGBTQ appointees for municipal posts.
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City (screen capture)
Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. In the city where Pride began, New York City’s novice Mayor, Eric Adams, is concerning queer advocates by choosing anti-LGBTQ appointees for municipal posts. Continue reading “Anti-LGBTQ Appointees By NYC Mayor Are Cause For Concern”

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Kristi Noem, Who Just Banned Trans Kids From Sports, Doesn’t Know Why LGBTQs Are Depressed

Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) doesn't know why LGBTQ youth in her state suffer from depression even though she just signed a bill banning trans youth from participating in sports.
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)
Just a week after signing a bill into law that bans young trans athletes from competing in sports that align with their gender identity, Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) was asked about mental health challenges facing LGBTQ people. Her response was as vapid and uninterested as you’d imagine. Continue reading “Kristi Noem, Who Just Banned Trans Kids From Sports, Doesn’t Know Why LGBTQs Are Depressed”